Anthropometric Features of Body Index in Natives of Qazvin, Iran

Introduction: the purpose of the present study was to evaluate anthropometric characteristicsof weight, sitting & standing height, cormic index and bmi in the adult residents of qazvin, iran.methods: in this cross-sectional study, 300 adult inhabitants aged 18-55 years (180 malesand 120 females) of qazvin, iran were evaluated. the participants were selected randomlyand without any physical deformities or any previous history of trauma. measurements wereperformed in an anatomical position.results: their mean±sd weight was 72.64±11.03 and 66.53±9.48 kg, mean±sd standingheight was 171.41±5.33 and 158.24±5.2 cm, mean±sd sitting height was 90.22±4.04 and86.24±2.45 cm, mean±sd cormic index was 52.51±2.07 and 54.52±1.57 cm and mean±sdbmi was 24.67±3.2 and 26.57±3.64 in males and females, respectively.conclusion: the result of the present study showed that the mean dimensions of weight, sittingheight and bmi parameters were higher than the most of other accomplished studies.